Overview
La Chaussée-sur-Marne is an operational onshore wind farm in France with a capacity of 22.25 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
La Chaussée-sur-Marne is an onshore wind farm located in the Marne department of northeastern France. With a capacity of 22.25 MW, it is a medium-scale facility that supports France's transition to renewable energy. The plant is operational and harnesses wind power to generate electricity for the regional grid. The facility operates under France's national feed-in tariff scheme and aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Onshore wind is a mature technology in France, with installations typically ranging from 10 to 50 MW. The plant's capacity places it in the mid-range for French wind farms. By generating clean electricity, La Chaussée-sur-Marne helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Its location in the agricultural landscape of the Marne region integrates renewable energy production with existing land use, contributing to local energy security and the broader European energy transition.
Environmental context
The Marne region features a mix of agricultural plains and gentle hills, making it suitable for onshore wind development. Wind farms in such areas can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures help minimize these effects. The facility supports France's goal to increase renewable energy share while balancing environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
La Chaussée-sur-Marne wind farm is located in the Marne department in northeastern France, near the commune of La Chaussée-sur-Marne.
The wind farm has a capacity of 22.25 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
It is an onshore wind farm that uses wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity.
The facility contributes to France's goal of increasing renewable energy share under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
French wind farms operate under national feed-in tariffs and must comply with EU renewable energy directives, including environmental impact assessments and grid connection standards.